The Weald School’s trip to Kenya, July to August 2012

The Vision To help an African country and to provide our students with a powerful and life-shaping experience by building a school in Kenya

Lumuli Primary School in 2006

Lumuli Primary School in 2007

Lumuli Primary School now

Mitoto Primary School

Misemwa Primary School

Soil Conservation Primary School

The plan for To raise around £20,000 and build four new classrooms

The 2009 trip video

The 2012 Trip

Provisional Itinerary (based on Fri 20 th July to Thu 9 th August):  Friday 20 th July – overnight flight to Nairobi with Virgin Atlantic  Saturday 21 st – spend the day in Nairobi  Sunday 22 nd – travel to Kitale  Monday 23 rd – introduction to schools, staff and children  Tuesday 24 th - Friday 27 th – building work and teaching in schools  Saturday 28 th and Sunday 29 th – relax/day trips etc  Monday 30 th – Fri 3 rd – more building and teaching  Saturday 4 th and Sunday 5 th – relax/day trips etc  Monday 6 th – Say our farewells to the schools and travel to Nakuru  Tuesday 7 th – Day safari in Lake Nakuru National Park  Wednesday 8 th – Travel to Nairobi  Thursday 9 th (morning) – Fly home

Practicalities  Cost – approx. £1850 to include flight, travel to Heathrow, internal travel, food, visa, safari, accommodation and insurance. Can be done in instalments. Vaccinations and malaria pills are extra!  £300 sponsorship  Team building weekend (included in cost) – 29 th June to 1 st July

Vaccinations and Health  See your doctor first!  Usually advised: –Diphtheria, tetanus, typhoid, polio, hepatitis A, yellow fever, malaria pills  Sometimes advised: –Meningococcal meningitis, hepatitis B, rabies, tuberculosis, cholera  Diet?

What to do next  Confirm your decision by returning the application form  Wait for me to get back to you  Start saving!!  Money – deposit of £250 to be paid by the end of September, then £500 by November 30 th, £500 by Feb 28 th 2012 and the £600 remainder by May 31 st 2012

Any questions?